HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-04 ProclamationItem Number: 3.a.
INCITY OE IOWA CITY
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November 4, 2019
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National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
anger and homelessness remain one of our nation's most pressing dome
Whereas, this proclamation is an endeavor to educate and promote awareness about issues
surrounding hunger and homelessness and to inspire action and advocacy on behalf of people
with food insecurities and who lack a permanent home; and
Whereas, the plight of hunger and homelessness is an issue faced daily by hundreds of men,
women, and children throughout our own community; and
Whereas, food insecurity and hunger stem from poverty and a lack of reliable income sources;
and
Whereas, homelessness is the result of a complex set of circumstances that push people into
poverty and force impossible choices between food, shelter and other basic needs; and
Whereas, many local organizations, including members of the Local Homeless Coordinating
Board, are committed to sheltering and providing supportive services as well as meals and food
supplies to people in need; and
Whereas, there has been steady progress to end hunger and homelessness through the
collaborative efforts of our community, and we continue to work towards developing resources
and capacity to meet the needs of people who are homeless and hungry, and thereby offer them
hope, opportunity, and dignity.
Now, Therefore, 1, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
November 16th — 24th to be
National Hunger and Homelessness
Awareness Week
in Iowa City, Iowa and urge all citizens to join in recognizing the important roles we each can
play in making a difference in the lives of men, women, and children who experience hunger and
homelessness in our community. /
G,
Ma or
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 4th day of November 2019